Children's Dentistry Garran
Families in Garran know what it means to have busy, activity-filled lives. But, like everyone, they can appreciate a quality essential dentist who serves both children and adults alike. At Telopea Park Dental, we firmly hold that oral health should be a priority for every family member. Good habits are effectively engrained into children when they observe their parents' actively maintaining their smiles.
For the optimal family dental treatment experience, here are a few criteria for your consideration:
- Convenience – Families may schedule their appointments together to save time running from clinic to clinic. Parents may rest assured that we will treat our children with the same care and consideration as our own children.
- Location – Our clinic is adjacent to the Canberra Hospital in the health care complex. Combine your dental visit with other health care concerns.
- Expertise – Dr Eric Kropinak is a highly trained dentist with a decade and a half of experience and numerous memberships and affiliations, further extending his qualifications in multiple dental treatments and procedures.
Family and Children's Dental Services at Telopea Park Dental
The comprehensiveness of a dentist's essential services is another aspect to evaluate in your family dentist. Among the services we offer are listed here.
- Exams and digital x-rays
- Comprehensive cleans
- Fissure or tooth surface sealing
- Dental fillings
- Dental extractions
- Dental restorations, including particular dental crowns
Our caring team may also help you establish a family plan for at-home maintenance. For example, we recommend parents' brush their teeth simultaneously as their children to model good behaviour and ensure that their kids are brushing, flossing, and rinsing properly.
Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
Families who qualify are well-advised to explore the range of services they may attain through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). This program provides a substantial allowance for your child's dental care needs, covering routine examinations, x-rays, cleanings, tooth sealants and dental fillings. Numerous other services are also available via referral.
Eligible children are between 2 and 17, and families who meet the requirements may also qualify for other dental benefit schemes. We invite you to contact us to determine eligibility and for further details.
Care Guide for Your Children's First Teeth
Parents should begin an oral hygiene regimen with their children when their first baby teeth arrive. We recommend brushing your babies' first teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush made for little ones. This should begin conditioning them as to how it feels to have their teeth examined and cleaned.
As your child grows, you can gradually teach them how to brush their teeth with your supervision. One method we've found highly effective is to for the family to brush together after dinner or before bed to make the activity fun for everyone.
When your children are old enough to actively spit during brushing instead of swallowing, we recommend a paediatric toothpaste with fluoride to help protect their incoming teeth. We also suggest that after brushing and flossing, everyone rinses their mouth with either clear water or an antiseptic rinse to remove any remaining food and plaque debris.
Telopea Park Dental Is Ready to Meet Your Children's Dentistry Needs
If you seek a high-quality friendly children's dentist near me in Garran, our team would love to welcome you and your child to our dental community. We invite you to contact our clinic, and we'll be happy to arrange a convenient appointment for the whole family.
